Just performed this procedure on my 2012 150 Prado with 240k on the clock. New injectors and EGR clean at 230k. Regularly serviced all its life as per Toyota recommendations. Immediate results: increased throttle response(zippier), quieter idle, eliminated the cold start rattle. Hopefully fuel consumption will improve for better mileage. Thanks Anthony. Such a quick easy job with huge gains. It literally feels like I’m driving a new or different car now. Cheers man.
After 38 years with Toyota and Lexus dealerships i have had great success with a good quality brake and parts cleaner for this job. A lot cheaper and no residue left on hot wires. Predominately Forch but any name brand works very well. Can fix lots of poor running issues, especially on petrol engines. Great content, cheers, helping a very experienced mechanic keep his 120 diesel Prado running sweet. Just carried out a full decarbon, so much mess, and fitted a 7mm Kaon plate, can feel an improvement. Injectors and pipes next. (280,000ks)
Nice video Ant, thought I knew what I was doing but I realized that I am only doing half the job! I wasn't/haven't sprayed up into the sensor, just the bulb bit. Another use of the spare tire reservoir of compressed air. Good lighting, good sound and great information as always...oh and not too long. Thanks Ant.
It could be the same as isopropyl alcohol in an aerosol, and that’s likely what board cleaner is, since electronics industry use it in liquid form. The CRC MAF spray in the air caused a bit of a reaction to the skin on my face, which typically does not happen with IPA, so I suspect there’s a difference.
HI ant. great Vids. I use the wd-40 Contact cleaner. its the same as the CRC little cheaper. i own Pajero NS 2007 Diesel poor mans Prado. some of things you talk about. i can apply to car aka mainly clean parts and basic's. Wish there was page like your's for Pajero owners.
Great work on your information Anthony. Thank you... I currently have an issue with fitting a K&N E-2296 to a late 2013 Hilux SR5 1kd-ftv airbox with safari snorkel. The material that bonds the element all together (polyurethane) is so rigid that it does not compress like the genuine filter or a Ryco does so it won't allow the lid to close. K&N has been extremely helpful in trying to replicate the problem by ordering an airbox to assess. Just waiting on their findings. Just wondering if anyone else has experianced fitment issues as well? How about some plastic weld or similiar down that thread hole to re-establish a secure fitment. Would that work? Anyone elee tried? HotSnot maybe?
Ive just sprayed the Maf sensor with Liqui Moly spray and it has cured the hesitation and its far more responsive at motorway speeds. There you go, a bit of free information for you too 👍
Awesome video - Thanks 😊 i didn’t know about the two wires inside 😱 will a dirty MAF be the cause of sluggish performance? How often does one need to perform this clean? All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
Contact cleaner is what us sparkies use on little electronic components so green light to use. The iat is a PTC thermistor and the maf I believe is a variable resistor.
You can use isopropyl alcohol. Drip a few drops on the 2 wires hidden right inside. The stubborn carbon deposits just won't come loose. Use a pin to glide over the wires to dislodge the carbon. The wires are tough enough and its not like spider web fragile. When you are done, you will see 2 shiny wires with something cylindrical in the wire's center. I put back everything and it works like new and awesome acceleration. Idle is at 750 rpm and absence of rpm surging or engine dying off. CRC spray for MAF is just overpriced. Just don't use cotton buds or something that will leave traces on the wires which gets heated up and it will burn if something is stuck there.
I did this on my 150 v6, it started to idle up at the 1200 to 1500 mark, i pulled the maf back out and put some silicon greese on the o ring, seems to be idling fine now. Air leak causing the idle problem?
Quite often the change in idle is because the air and temp sensors are now clean so the computer needs to readjust, a drive would sort this. Just the fact you tuned the engine off to add the silicon and restarted it would have helped in the idle reset process, so all good.
if you are talking about the connectors just use electrical contact cleaner that leaves no residue so will not leave any oil or such like after use on the contacts
Just be gentle, not "standard" at all. Any screw into plastic, just turn the screw gently backwards first until you feel the start of the original thread, then do it up. This way you are not cutting a new thread and compromising the strength of the plastic and it will last forever.
personally if you use the contact & circuit board cleaner i would buy the stuff thats just for electrical contact cleaner that leaves no residue always buy the stuff that says leaves no residue so will not leave any oil or such after cleaning
Went to Toyota today my 120 prado was idiling bad wen pulling up they check saying i need 4 grand fuel injectors one was reading real bad done 308.000km just bought it 4 days ..watched this cleanes maff no rough idle nothing drives like showroom
@@terrydactyl7708 Don't run with it disconnected, will set a DTC. Just refit and let the engine running dry it. That's why i have always used brake and parts cleaner, parts air dry and there is no residue.
Hi Anthony.. my Hilux 07 have some issue.. engine turn off when RPM low.. no fault code indicate.. try to replace fuel filter but same issue.. possible this MAF sensor get dirt cause the problem? Anywhere thanks for your video.. will cleaning this sensor tomorrow.. finger cross..
Just performed this procedure on my 2012 150 Prado with 240k on the clock. New injectors and EGR clean at 230k. Regularly serviced all its life as per Toyota recommendations.
Immediate results: increased throttle response(zippier), quieter idle, eliminated the cold start rattle. Hopefully fuel consumption will improve for better mileage.
Thanks Anthony. Such a quick easy job with huge gains. It literally feels like I’m driving a new or different car now. Cheers man.
After 38 years with Toyota and Lexus dealerships i have had great success with a good quality brake and parts cleaner for this job. A lot cheaper and no residue left on hot wires. Predominately Forch but any name brand works very well. Can fix lots of poor running issues, especially on petrol engines. Great content, cheers, helping a very experienced mechanic keep his 120 diesel Prado running sweet. Just carried out a full decarbon, so much mess, and fitted a 7mm Kaon plate, can feel an improvement. Injectors and pipes next. (280,000ks)
Great information
My hilux was throwing a check engine light on the highway
I cleaned the maf sensor problem solved
🤙👍🍻
Worked like a charm. I have my truck’s power back! And no flashing check engine light in overdrive. $10.99 at O’Reilly
Nice video Ant, thought I knew what I was doing but I realized that I am only doing half the job! I wasn't/haven't sprayed up into the sensor, just the bulb bit.
Another use of the spare tire reservoir of compressed air.
Good lighting, good sound and great information as always...oh and not too long. Thanks Ant.
The bulb is the air temp sensor so still beneficial.
Thank you very much for your video. I just cleaned 2011 Hilux MAF sensor.
thanks for the heads up Anthony
It could be the same as isopropyl alcohol in an aerosol, and that’s likely what board cleaner is, since electronics industry use it in liquid form. The CRC MAF spray in the air caused a bit of a reaction to the skin on my face, which typically does not happen with IPA, so I suspect there’s a difference.
Finaly super video. Thank you
I did this earlier this year for my Hilux 08 diesel and have noticed a slightly better fuel economy. Buy a can when Supercheap have them on sale.
HI ant. great Vids. I use the wd-40 Contact cleaner. its the same as the CRC little cheaper. i own Pajero NS 2007 Diesel poor mans Prado. some of things you talk about. i can apply to car aka mainly clean parts and basic's. Wish there was page like your's for Pajero owners.
Great work on your information Anthony. Thank you...
I currently have an issue with fitting a K&N E-2296 to a late 2013 Hilux SR5 1kd-ftv airbox with safari snorkel. The material that bonds the element all together (polyurethane) is so rigid that it does not compress like the genuine filter or a Ryco does so it won't allow the lid to close. K&N has been extremely helpful in trying to replicate the problem by ordering an airbox to assess. Just waiting on their findings.
Just wondering if anyone else has experianced fitment issues as well?
How about some plastic weld or similiar down that thread hole to re-establish a secure fitment. Would that work? Anyone elee tried? HotSnot maybe?
Best advice is to not use a K&N.....
Heya,
Beening runing a kn filter on my 2014 hilux for 6 years, it's a tight fit but it does fit. Cheers
Thank you for that info…will check mine out today
Thumbs up mate!Do hilux kun26r 4x4 diff oil change please
Great video. Thanks mate. 👍
Cool! What about Liqui Moly Luftmassensensor-Reiniger ?
Okay to use a can of compressed air after cleaning instead? Or best to let air dry?
should be able to let it just evaporate after use just look on the instructions of the spray you are using
My 03 Prado has a fair bit of hesitation when I accelerate. Do you think that could be caused by a dirty Maf sensor?
Perhaps but I doubt it it’s an easy solution to check and clean
Ive just sprayed the Maf sensor with Liqui Moly spray and it has cured the hesitation and its far more responsive at motorway speeds.
There you go, a bit of free information for you too 👍
@@stuartarnold64 Brake and parts ?? No residue.
Awesome video - Thanks 😊 i didn’t know about the two wires inside 😱 will a dirty MAF be the cause of sluggish performance? How often does one need to perform this clean? All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
Absolutely yes, cleaning wires and the bulb will allow the computer to get accurate measurements and deliver fuel better.
Nice informative video, thanks very much
Contact cleaner is what us sparkies use on little electronic components so green light to use. The iat is a PTC thermistor and the maf I believe is a variable resistor.
can you let it dry naturally? I don't have compressed air
Yes, air flow while driving will do it.
Brilliant , thank you.
Nice one
I just did mine
Made a funny “clunk” noise on start up
But ran well after that
Not sure what that was
Great video. Very informative and educational. What is the name of the lube that you use prior to reinserting the maf sensor?
Any silicon or synthetic lube will do.
You can use isopropyl alcohol. Drip a few drops on the 2 wires hidden right inside. The stubborn carbon deposits just won't come loose. Use a pin to glide over the wires to dislodge the carbon. The wires are tough enough and its not like spider web fragile. When you are done, you will see 2 shiny wires with something cylindrical in the wire's center. I put back everything and it works like new and awesome acceleration. Idle is at 750 rpm and absence of rpm surging or engine dying off. CRC spray for MAF is just overpriced. Just don't use cotton buds or something that will leave traces on the wires which gets heated up and it will burn if something is stuck there.
Just remember, if you damage the wires they are an expensive replacement. Brake and parts cleaner, be patient and clean as many tines as necessary.
Cheers great video
Same procedure for the v6 ? Please
Absolutely, any brand vehicle, same job.
I did this on my 150 v6, it started to idle up at the 1200 to 1500 mark, i pulled the maf back out and put some silicon greese on the o ring, seems to be idling fine now. Air leak causing the idle problem?
Quite often the change in idle is because the air and temp sensors are now clean so the computer needs to readjust, a drive would sort this. Just the fact you tuned the engine off to add the silicon and restarted it would have helped in the idle reset process, so all good.
Another great video, thanks! Is this a part that should be changed every so amount of KMs?
No, only cleaned, when you replace your air filter is a good time to do it.
Nice video
Very informative 👍
What about the map sensor and egr sensor do they need cleaning and could you use this crc maf cleaner?
What about you watch my other videos 😁
Fourby4Diesel Was looking for some oldies, ill have to keep digging for them😂
What if I used maf cleaner on the electrical part of the sensor
if you are talking about the connectors just use electrical contact cleaner that leaves no residue so will not leave any oil or such like after use on the contacts
It's a soft metal so it's standard for the screws to strip.
Just be gentle, not "standard" at all. Any screw into plastic, just turn the screw gently backwards first until you feel the start of the original thread, then do it up. This way you are not cutting a new thread and compromising the strength of the plastic and it will last forever.
cheers Anthony
personally if you use the contact & circuit board cleaner i would buy the stuff thats just for electrical contact cleaner that leaves no residue always buy the stuff that says leaves no residue so will not leave any oil or such after cleaning
didnt know about the “special product”…I have been using for years contact cleaner with no problems in my K1 and Rav4
Can i use EGR cleaner instead of maf cleaner?
No, to harsh. Brake and parts cleaner..........good for cleaning EGR too.
Went to Toyota today my 120 prado was idiling bad wen pulling up they check saying i need 4 grand fuel injectors one was reading real bad done 308.000km just bought it 4 days ..watched this cleanes maff no rough idle nothing drives like showroom
The ingredients for both products are the same but I'm still hesitant to use the red can. It's the CRC can for me!
How do I use my compressor without my motor running? Or can you run the car without the MAF sensor in?
@@terrydactyl7708 Don't run with it disconnected, will set a DTC. Just refit and let the engine running dry it. That's why i have always used brake and parts cleaner, parts air dry and there is no residue.
Hi Anthony.. my Hilux 07 have some issue.. engine turn off when RPM low.. no fault code indicate.. try to replace fuel filter but same issue.. possible this MAF sensor get dirt cause the problem? Anywhere thanks for your video.. will cleaning this sensor tomorrow.. finger cross..
In my country of Unclebumblefookistan, we you you Ell Pradonator (King of the Prado)
The circuit board cleaner is definitely 99% ethyl Alcohol
ouke douks 😂😂😂😂
oil does nothing but attract dirt
Yes, exactly why the filters work so well
@@Fourby4Diesel - so why would you want the maf sensor covered in dirt & grime
The oil is on the filter, not the sensor
Just buy a brand new one....if it fails the transmission will start acting up if you have an automatic
Unecessary talking & doing bore
not really he was trying to be helpfull but will get better with more practice thanx for the feedback thats how people get better